Biography

Matt hails from Boston, MA. He grew up there, and was even accepted the prestigious Harvard University. He is best known for his roles in hit movies Good Will Hunting and The Bourne Identity. Matt's best friend is fellow actor and Massachusetts-born Ben Affleck. While filming Stuck on…more

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Trivia and Quotes

Trivia

Matt married Argentine born Luciana Bozan Barroso, in a private civil ceremony on December 9, 2005, at New York City Hall. The two met in Miami, in 2003 where Luciana was a bartender. They have two daughters together, Isabella Damon, born June 11, 2006 and Gia Zavala Damon, born August 20, 2008 both born in Miami, Florida. Lucinda also has a daughter, Alexia (born in 1998), from her first marriage.

Matt has been nominated for four SAG awards. In 1998 he was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role and Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture for Good Will Hunting. In 1999 he was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture for Saving Private Ryan. In 2007 he was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Theatrical Motion Picture for The Departed.

Matt has been nominated for three Golden Globe awards. In 1998, he won the award for Best Screenplay-Motion Picture, and was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture-Drama for Good Will Hunting. In 2000 he was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture-Drama for The Talented Mr. Ripley.

Matt said his strangest encounter was with a girl who told him she never really thought much of him as an actor... never really thought he was good looking... until she saw The Bourne Identity and found herself touching herself!

Matt was unable to attend best friend Ben Affleck's wedding to Jennifer Garner due to the short notice, but he didn't forget to send a gift! He sent them a check for an undisclosed amount. A few years ago, Matt and Ben made a wager on who would get married first; bachelor Matt has to pay off the bet!

Quotes

Matt: (on the character James Bond) He's repulsive. Bond is an imperialist, misogynist, sociopath who goes around bedding women and swilling martinis and killing people. The movies have a formula, they stick to it, and it makes them a lot of money. They know what they are doing and they're going to keep doing it.

Matt: (on gaining weight for the movie "The Informant") I just stopped working out and basically just ate whatever I wanted. I ate a lot of In-N-Out, a lot of burgers, drank a lot of beer and basically had a great time.

Matt: (Damon says giving journalists exclusives does nothing for his career) I'm actively trying to get away from the over-exposure that happened eight years ago. The only thing a celebrity can do in one of these articles is hurt their own career. If I give you a really good interview, am I going to get a movie out of it? F**k no. So what's the argument for saying anything, unless you have this rampaging need to please?

Matt: (on who has given him the best advice about Hollywood) Mickey Rourke. He sat me down and said, 'Don't mouth off to people in Hollywood, like I did. You gotta be on time and disciplined. I fucking blew it.' It still sticks with me at the end of a long day of rehearsals--or doing one more interview!

Matt: (on working with Jack Nicholson) I have a lot of funny stories, but I like this one. Marty [Martin Scorsese, director] called me up and said, 'Jack had some ideas for your scene tomorrow. He's going to wear a dildo.' So I thought, 'Uh, okay.' I thought he was joking, but he actually did! I was impressed at how obscene he was willing to be. With Jack, you expect the unexpected.

Matt: (on attending a real drug bust as research for "The Departed") When we were in the crack house I was scared. I'm sure I was in no real danger and they brought twice as many cops as they usually do. I was in the back of the line, so I had my bullet proof vest on, standing there going, 'Well, what am I doing here?' And I didn't go in until they cleared the house, but I got to see them do it.

Matt: (on attending a real drug bust as research for "The Departed") I said to the cops, 'Have you ever seen the movie The Hard Way with Michael J. Fox?' That was what I thought I'd do. 'Hey! I got a gun?' They're like, 'Absolutely not. Shut up!'

Matt: As for poker, I've stayed away from that, even though when I was in 'Vegas for Ocean's Eleven, I would get accosted by these guys begging me to play. They just want to take my money. They see me, think "actor" and see some easy money.

Matt: (on being a struggling actor) I think it's still hard for me to turn down work if it's really good because for so many years I was so desperate to get a job and couldn't and so it's kind of an anathema for me to turn down work.

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This default picture TV.com has of Matt cracks me up for a few reasons- it shows his seriousness, his stern face, his about to woop your tail-face, and just how you see him on your tv and on movie screen. I have to agree with everyone, he was literally made to act for Bourne... hands down the best series of films I've seen him in yet, he's really hardworking and a devotive fighter of an actor in war movies too. I like his strong presence, his passion for his role playing, and all the movies he chooses to take part of... it kind of defines his individuality as a true actor... something that is hard to replicate. He is commanding, funny, a lover, a fighter, and just a great actor!moreless

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